"And ladies and gentlemen we have Samantha joining us on commentary. Just last week she was a victim in a violent attack backstage. How are you feeling Sam?"
Sam put her headset on and smiled over at her fellow commentators the best she could. "I'm feeling alright Cole. Little pain here and there but i'm good."
"And you were in the hospital for a few days. Did anyone check up you?"
Leave it to Cole to try to start something up. Sam's eyes landed on Seth who was dominating the match. "Seth stayed with me while i was at the hospital. And he's been taking care of me."
"Sam everyone wants to know what happened. The fans have some very interesting theories. Can you tell us anything?"
"Jerry. Everyone knows as much as i do. That attack is very fuzzy and i'm trying every day to remember. And if the fans want they can send me some of those theories. Who knows it might help."
Seth was thrown out of the ring and landed at Sam's feet. Taking off her headset she knelt next to him. "Seth you ok?"
"Yeah it was just a small fall." Sam helped Seth up, checking him over just to be safe. The smile on Seth's face fell as he pushed Sam out of the way and he crashed into the announcer table along with Dolph.
Pain, metal, dark laugh. Sam held her head as images and sounds flashed through her head. Trying to make everything out the images disappeared as quick as they came. Leaving only a dark laugh in its wake.
The match ended in a double count out as Seth crawled his way over to Sam. "Sam.. look at me." Not getting a response he took her face in his hands.
"Sammy. Are you ok?"
Coming to her senses her eyes met Seth's worried ones. "Uhh.. yeah.. i think so.."
Helping her stand up Seth wrapped an arm around her as they walked up the ramp. Once they got backstage Dean and Roman were waiting.
"You Alright Baby girl? You looked sick out there."
Sam needed to sit down she felt nauseous. Pushing away from Seth she sat on the nearest chair putting her head in her hands.
"It's just exertion. Whatever happened out there caused her to use a lot of energy." Everyone looked at Dean like he grew a third head. But he's had enough head injuries to somewhat know what he's talking about.
"It was like I remembered. Not everything but some. It rushed in all at once then it disappeared again. The only thing I remember is like a dark laugh."
"I'm sorry Sammy i shouldn't have brought you out there." Seth felt horrible. Why did he bring her out there? Especially against Dolph?
"Its not your fault. If anything thank you. I may not remember everything but I remember something."
Seth was happy Sam wasn't mad at him for bringing her out there. He was truly trying to help.
"Something must of triggered her to remember. Maybe Seth pushing her kinda recreated when she was thrown through the curtain." Roman had a really good point. The doc said that could help her remember but no one was gonna beat the shit out of her to get her memory back.
"I think i'm gonna head back to the hotel."
"I'll come with you. Just let me get changed." Seth walked off leaving Sam with the other two.
"Need anything before you go princess?" Dean asked crouching down in front of her.
"No i think I'll be ok. But thank you Dean."
Dean smiled softly. "Of course princess." He stood up kissing her head. A few minutes later Seth walked up with his bag in hand.
The pair said bye to Roman and Dean before heading to the hotel. Seth stopped by Chipotle and got them dinner before they reached the hotel. Once they got to the room they both changed into pjs and sat on the couch watching movies.
Sam was very thankful for Seth. He has gone out of his way for her and she greatly appreciated it. Finishing her food Sam let out a muffled yawn.
"If your tired Sammy you should head to bed and rest. Especially after tonight."
"To lazy to move."
Seth rolled his eyes as he picked Sam up causing her to laugh quietly. Walking into her room he lightly dropped her on the bed making her glare at him.
"Oh i'm sorry? Did you want me to be gentle?"
"It would have been nice."
Seth simply shrugged and said oops. Getting under the blankets Sam laid her head down. Saying goodnight Seth started walking out.
"Hey Colby."
"Yeah Sam?" He asked turning around.
"Thank you for everything you've done the past week."
Seth smiled before walking out of the room shutting the door behind him. It was very seldom that superstars and divas called each other by their real names mainly because it gets confusing and its a lot of names to remember. So in situations like this Sam using Seth's real name meant a lot.
That night Sam was tossing and turning. Breathing heavily she started mumbling under her breath. Quick flashes of images and split seconds of pain, she was remembering only to forget again. Over and over. The dark laugh echoed through her head causing her to shoot up and scream.
A few seconds later Seth ran into the room looking like he just woke up. Seeing the look of pure terror on Sams face he sat on the bed pulling her into his lap holding her.
"Just breathe… its ok.."
Sam sobbed into his chest. She still didn't remember but when she did she felt nothing but pure terror. Seth ran his fingers through her hair, gently kissing her head.
"I'm right here. I won't let anything happen to you I promise."
Sam cried until she didn't have any tears left. She was drained emotionally as Seth whispered calming things in her ear.
"Do you want me to stay with you?" Sam just nodded. Seth sat with his back against the headboard and Sam still curled up in his lap. If this is what she needed to sleep then this is how he will sit during the night.